George Diep
About George Diep
George Diep is a Technical Project Manager in Vehicle Engineering at MBTA with extensive experience in mechanical and hardware engineering roles.
Current Title and Responsibilities
George Diep holds the position of Technical Project Manager - Vehicle Engineering at MBTA. He manages the development of technical specifications and related commercial terms for vehicle procurement programs. Additionally, he provides technical direction and oversight for new vehicle and overhaul procurement programs. His role also involves ensuring that inventory levels, equipment, and facilities are maintained in a safe operating condition.
Professional Background
George Diep has an extensive professional background in engineering. He has been with MBTA since 2017, initially serving as a Mechanical Engineer – Heavy Rail for six years. Prior to that, he worked at Amazon Robotics. His roles at Amazon included Mechanical Engineer, Hardware Test Engineer, Demo Floor and Design Studio Manager, and Field Support Engineer. Earlier in his career, he was employed at Vanderweil Engineers as a Mechanical Engineering Co-op, iRobot as an IT Infrastructure Intern, and Digimarc as a Field Support Technician.
Educational Background
George Diep has a solid educational foundation in engineering. He earned his Master's of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University between 2006 and 2008. He also holds a BA in Mathematics/Computer Science from Wesleyan University, which he completed between 2000 and 2004.
Vehicle Engineering Expertise
George Diep has developed significant expertise in vehicle engineering. He is responsible for managing professional engineering services that support vehicle programs at MBTA. His work includes long-range planning of vehicle requirements to align with budgetary goals. His role ensures the safe operational condition of inventory levels, equipment, and facilities, further demonstrating his specialized knowledge in this domain.